Analects

Author: Li Jie
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Analects records the sayings and deeds of Confucius and his disciples in the form of aphorisms, serving as the basic material for later generations to understand Confucius and Confucian thought. It is also one of the most important and widely circulated classics in traditional Chinese culture. Represented by Confucianism with Confucius as its figurehead, Confucian thought was the dominant ideology during the two thousand years of unified dynasties in China. The philosophical concepts and ethical morals of Confucianism have had a profound influence on traditional Chinese people, with many maxims and concepts from The Analects already integrated into our everyday language. Therefore, this book is a must-read for anyone who wishes to understand China and live in China. This book includes the original text, translation, annotations, and more of The Analects.